L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho

2739 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

American

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho three times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho is from Nov 24, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE FREEZER AND COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS. ALSO, LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD, INTERIOR OF COOLER, EXHAUST HOOD, LIGHT COVERS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOODS CONTACT SURFACES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL EXPOSED RAW WOOD FLOOR COVERING. FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLBASE NOT SEALED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING ALONG WALLBASE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Mar 11, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: EXHAUT HOOD, FILTERS, SINKS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: GAP NOTED ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

Dec 26, 2013

License

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT PIPING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho on file is from Nov 24, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho.

Has L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L.D. Restaurant, Inc — L.D. Pho means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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